10,000 teachers can get free posters urging students to get involved

Pictured is one of a set of 11 posters being distributed to teachers free of charge through a partnership between the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Facing History and Ourselves. (Image courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service)

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Southern Poverty Law Center this week announced a partnership that will allow it to offer 10,000 teachers across the country free classroom posters that encourage students to get involved in their communities.

The center's Teaching Tolerance initiative is collaborating with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and Facing History and Ourselves to distribute the posters, according to a news release. The set of 11 color posters, with themes including racism and prejudice, encourages young people to consider the consequences of every action and to make a difference in society.

"Our world is growing increasingly interconnected, which means it's more important than ever to inspire people to become engaged in their communities and create positive social change," said Maureen Costello, Teaching Tolerance director. "It also means teachers need the resources to help them achieve this goal. These posters convey a powerful message of respect, inclusion and taking an active role in your community."